Because of his snappy helmet and costumes, and because he likes to ride a tank with his troops, Major General George S. Patton Jr., commanding general of the Second Armored Division, is sometimes called General "Flash Gordon" or the "Green Hornet." For his own special tank he has a special color scheme. Red, white and blue stripes stand for the three tank regiments in his division, while the yellow stripe symbolizes the Armored Force's origin in the cavalry. For a story on General Patton's troops, plus troops of the First Armored Division, see pages 72-89.
On page 23 are 50 cals rolling on a GM assembly line. I’m in the reserves and last year I was recalled and sent to Africa. The local military had a .50 cal made by AC Delco in 1943.
Cool post.